Care Provided by Abbottswood Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 13 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbottswood Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- NCS Solution
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tina Collins (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
Visiting
- The home has no visiting restrictions
Parking
- Off road available parking at the front of the building
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Abbottswood Lodge Reviews (45)
9.2
Abbottswood Lodge has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.241) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbottswood Lodge has 45 reviews.
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Review from Bob S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My mother in law has been in this home for about 2 years now and I’ve been impressed with the one on one love, care and respect given to each individual. The staff have in my opinion treated each visitor there to see their loved ones with friendliness and in my case good banter which adds to the occasion on each visit. This care home has exemplary cleanliness and is always nice and warm, it also has a nice garden for residents to enjoy in the warmer months of the year. If asked I would recommend Abbottswood to anyone for their elderly relatives.
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Review from Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website•
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My Mother was a resident at this lovely care home for five and a half years where during that time she was cared for with outstandingly professional care, love and dignity.
I have only praise and thanks to all the very kind staff and owners where nothing was ever too much trouble.
I have only praise and thanks to all the very kind staff and owners where nothing was ever too much trouble.
They, who attended to my Mother 24/7 and made her time there so comfortable. Thanks to you all.
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Review from Tony B (Son of Resident) published on 29 July 2016 Submitted via Website•
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Abbotswood lodge is a great care facility. The staffing ratio versus residents is excellent. This enables more 1x1 time for residents. I have observed outstanding care for both my mum and many other residents in the 4 years I have been visiting. The kindness and attention that was given to my mum has been ouststanding - the owners should be commended, they work tirelessly to ensure that all needs are met but more importantly they show a genuine kindness and understanding. In my opinion they run the home for the residents and the families and not profit. My mum was hospitalised and the owner spent the whole day with mum and myself at the hospital, ensuring my mum was handled with dignity and care. In my opinion Abbotswood Lodge is the best home my mum could have had during her final years. I recommend this home from experience and I thank the owners.
From the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my mum in difficult circumstances
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Review from Roy w (Cousin of Resident) published on 25 July 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My cousin was admitted to Abbottswood Lodge two years ago suffering with Dementia and double incontinence. She was very confused and aggressive. Staff understood her condition and calmed her down. She has been very well looked after by people who speak to her in the way she has been used to. She is in a very safe environment, well nourished by 'home' cooking, and understood mentally. She really enjoys the singing group where she knows all the lyrics of songs from over 50 years ago.
I cannot speak highly enough of the management and staff.
I cannot speak highly enough of the management and staff.
Thank you so much for looking after my cousin's difficult condition.
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Review from Sally W (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My Mother needed care to rebuild her confidence after 10 days in hospital, before hopefully returning home. We were very lucky to find Abbottswood Lodge home had a lovely en-suite room available. The Managers and all the staff were wonderful, caring and helpful. Mum was still in pain on release from hospital, and the medication she was discharged with, was given to her by the staff, gradually reducing it as she got better. Mum was soon eating the meals which were freshly cooked and enjoyable, (Mum can be fussy). Her confidence returned within days with the help friendliness and support of all the staff. They encouraged and helped her regain confidence in walking. The Manager even arranges for a Hairdresser to visit each week. We were made very welcome during our visits to Mum.
Mum stayed for two weeks convalescence and was very happy there. She is now back home and looking after herself again with some help.
She would be very happy to return to the home in the future if the need arose.
I cannot thank the Managers and all the staff enough.Thank you.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 March 2022Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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